{"id":8734,"date":"2018-02-15T16:07:43","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T16:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51.79.45.41\/?p=8734"},"modified":"2018-02-15T16:07:43","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T16:07:43","slug":"aloe-vera-the-miracle-plant-8-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/aloe-vera-the-miracle-plant-8-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Aloe Vera \u2013 the miracle plant: 8 health benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When using aloe vera in the following home remedies, be sure to look in your local natural foods store for 100% pure aloe vera gel (it should be\u00a0not\u00a0<\/i>be green!). Keep reading for the 8 health benefits of aloe vera:<\/div>\n
1. Razor burn.\u00a0<\/b>We know aloe vera can provide life-saving relief against sunburn, but did you know it can also treat razor burn? According to\u00a0Prevention<\/a>, aloe vera is an excellent shaving cream and moisturizer.<\/div>\n
2. Acne.<\/b>\u00a0One tablespoon aloe vera mixed with 1 teaspoon almond milk and 1 teaspoon lemon is a wonderfully restorative face wash that effectively fights acne and treats rosacea, says\u00a0Prevention<\/a>. You can also add a touch of brown sugar or baking soda to 1\/2 cup aloe vera to make an invigorating exfoliator.<\/div>\n
3. Bad breath.<\/b>\u00a0If you suffer from bad breath, try drinking a solution made from 1\/4 cup pure aloe vera gel dissolved in 1\/2 cup water or apple juice.\u00a0Prevention<\/a>\u00a0explains this home remedy works because aloe vera has powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe bad breath-causing indigestion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4. Asthma.\u00a0<\/b>During an asthma attack, the air passages become inflamed in such a way that breathing becomes restricted. Because aloe vera has enzymes that not only regulate the immune system, but also fight inflammation, the\u00a0Express Tribune<\/a>\u00a0Blogs says inhaling the vapors from aloe vera gel mixed with boiling water can bring relief almost immediately.<\/div>\n
5. Arthritis.<\/b>Healthline<\/a>\u00a0says simply massaging aloe vera gel into your achy joints can soothe arthritic pain.<\/div>\n
6. Irritable bowel syndrome.<\/b>\u00a0If IBS sufferers do not already know about aloe vera, they will be relieved to know the plant has been long-used as a remedy for the pain and discomfort of IBS. Patients with colitis and Crohn’s disease have also found relief from aloe vera, reports\u00a0Desert Harvest<\/a>. Although you should consult your doctor for the correct dosage, you can start by following the recommendation of Mayo Clinic and drinking 100 milliliters (approximately 3.4 ounces) twice daily.<\/div>\n
7. Leg cramps.<\/b>Remedies and Herbs<\/a>\u00a0says aloe vera gel supports muscle health and should be consumed regularly in order to prevent leg cramps.<\/div>\n
8. Cancer.\u00a0<\/b>Aloe vera is so full of antioxidants and immune-supporting compounds, it is no wonder the “plant of immortality” is effective in both preventing and fighting cancer. According to\u00a0Lifehack<\/a>, studies suggest aloe vera may actually prevent pulmonary, stomach, and colon cancer.<\/div>\n
Don’t miss out on the “plant of immortality.” Try these home remedies today! Tell us your aloe vera stories and\u00a0SHARE\u00a0<\/i><\/b>this article on social media!<\/div>\n
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When using aloe vera in the following home remedies, be sure to look in your local natural foods store for 100% pure aloe vera gel (it should be\u00a0not\u00a0be green!). Keep reading for the 8 health benefits of aloe vera: 1. Razor burn.\u00a0We know aloe vera can provide life-saving relief against sunburn, but did you know […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[153],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8734"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8736,"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734\/revisions\/8736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deliciousfoodhomemade.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}